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much the same way. Alas it didn’t pose he had reason to be hopeful ative since I was now responsible Paws for Pushovers last any longer than the first two considering how easily I’d been for feeding him and paying the had. persuaded to take in three fish and vet bills.

I was reluctant to bring pet two hamsters.

There was a pattern in the acduring National Pet Month number four into our home but My husband assumed that quisition of all of these pets: I was I have a photo on my cellphone of a small dog in the arms of a woman I don’t even know. I met them a few years ago at a campground and I asked the woman if I could take a picture of her dog because it reminded me of one my family had when I was growing up.

Bernie was part chihuahua and part who knows what and if I close my eyes I can still see her, her whole backside wagging when she greeted me.

I do have photos of Bernie, but they’re tucked away in albums. So yes, I keep a picture of someone else’s dog on my phone. But I’m only admitting it so that you’ll believe me when I say I truly love dogs.

Knowing this, you may wonder why my husband and I never got one for our son when he was growing up. He wonders too. But just because he never had a dog doesn’t mean he never had pets.

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His first three pets were accidental. We’d gone to a school carnival where some well-meaning folks who, because of their love for children and disregard for parents, were giving away goldfish. He won pets number one and two by tossing a ring on a bottle or some other equally impressive feat. But I suspect he could have had them by saying, “Me! Me!” at the close of the carnival when organizers were begging people to take the leftover fish.

Despite our best efforts, the fish only survived three days. You might think I’d learned my lesson.

I’d think so too. But a year later, we got goldfish number three in

I was glad I gave in. I was very once we were empty nesters there reluctant. I caved. And then I fell fond of Monsieur Hamstie—prob- would be no more pets for me for them—except for the goldfish. ably fonder than most people are to bond with. But our son hadn’t They didn’t live long enough for of rodents. Hamstie was, as you been out of the house long when me to bond with them and I’m not might have guessed, a hamster. he rescued pet number seven, a sure I would have anyway. The And when he went to that Great kitten named Bastian. He kept it at point is, I’m a sucker for critters, Hamster Wheel in the Sky, we his apartment until he moved and which is exactly what you’d exreplaced him with pet number then Bastian moved too—in with pect from someone who keeps a five, an equally adorable hamster us. I changed his name to Sebasphoto of another woman’s dog on named Bobo. tian. I figured that was my prerog- her phone.

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New Fresh Market Opens in sauce for $12.99. There is Say hello a wide assortment of dishLittleton to Chef I’ve been rambling around es, including kabobs made Enas with fresh, premium meat the territory this past week of chicken, lamb, and beef and the trail ended in Littleton at the Fresh Market Com- tenderloin. And of course, the market offers baklava, layers munity Kitchen, a fantastic of flaky pastry filled Come new organic, natural meet with chopped nuts and grocery/international Husain specialty grocery honey syrup for $4.99. store. A grand This unique market opening took place offers many organic two weeks ago for produce selections. this family-owned They also cater events, market that is excepand work with Grub tional in many ways. BY BOB SWEENEY Hub and DoorDash.

First, it is large and PUBLISHER Can you imagine sparkling clean, with aisles serving some baklava to your loaded with both American guests? And now, lamb lovers and international specialty can find this delicacy too. grocery items. A fresh meat I truly enjoyed my shopdeli also awaits visitors, Husain, the owner, executive chef Enas in back and Bob ping experience there and offering exciting dishes prewill be a regular customer. pared by Enas, an executive I found Husain a passionchef. Meals can be enjoyed ate, hard-working man, who on-site or taken home. has made a significant investHaving traveled in the ment in this expansive market Middle East, I have enjoyed facility located in the same Mediterranean delicacies; area as the ARC store in the dates, fresh olive oil, fruits, Woodlawn Shopping Center. and vegetables. One of the This store offers ample market specialties is a selecparking and a wonderful tion of meats and deli items. shopping experience, and is The homemade fresh breads a great bonus for the area, so are fabulous, along with a vast assortment of beverages please consider supporting and delicacies that you will this local, family-owned enrarely find at many chain gro- deavor. cery outlets.

The Villager strongly advocates free enterprise, and we cherish and support small businesses. This new Fresh Market is family-owned and a crown jewel for the area. I dined on delicious chicken masala, a tender chicken dish cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based curry. On another visit, I took Gerri, and she dined on orange chicken while I had the beef gyro platter, which included rice, Gerri and I enjoyed our shopping experience in a sparklingly clean store. hummus, house salad, and

Immutable Facts about Taxes and Regulations There are an few immutable facts about living in this time. First, unless one owns or runs a regulated business entity it’s difficult to appreciate how much time and effort are wasted complying with federal and state regulations. Second, whether or not we are aware of it, regulation controls every aspect of our life.

Third, few regulations are effective and efficient. That is to say, very few regulations actually protect us or make us safer. If we monitor the end result of any regulation we quickly see that the government spends a lot of money administering the regulation, and controlling our businesses decisions, but the outcome is not what was promised.

Fourth, we private citizens pay for every dollar our gov-

ernment spends. The greatest fallacy of the more-tax-crowd is that someone else, not you, will pay for government spending. That is a blatant lie.

Fifth, every dollar our government spends is used to place more regulations, more control on our private lives and businesses. Regulations are the means by which our government exerts control over us. Bureaucrats, government employees, are the means to an end: control. This is the opposite of our freedom. Spending facilitates regulation, which is a means to exert control.

Further, not only do we pay, but our children and grandchildren will pay for decades and centuries for the massive spending debt our congress has placed on all

of us. Emblazon this fact in your mind every time you ask the government to do something, or solve some problem: Every dollar our government spends on any and all federal projects, comes from us and, through national debt, to our children for generations.

Unless we recognize the problem and start the solution today, at this very moment: All government spending depletes the private citizen’s wealth.

It may be for the best cause, it may even be worthy. At what point, at what expenditure level does government spending, I.e.: depletion of private wealth, get too excessive? Taken separately, every welfare and entitlement program sounds great, but taken in the aggregate, there is a point at which government spending depletes our individual ability to survive, to care

for our family. We are well beyond that point. But we can right the ship. vIt is our tax dollars, our governments excess spending, and our elected officials that created this mess. We can reverse the tide of federal intervention through regulation and government spending. Start by demanding / supporting only those politicians who reduce spending, and regulation and who will eliminate useless laws. This will take every private citizen’s awareness, but it can be done.

Jay Davidson is founder and CEO of a commercial bank. He is a student of the Austrian School of Economics and a dedicated capitalist. He believes there is a direct connection between individual right and responsibility, our Constitution, capitalism, and the intent of our Creator.

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South Metro Fire Rescue welcomes new Fire Chief John Curtis

SMFR Board Chair Jim Albee On April 23, South Metro Fire Rescue congratulated new hosted 300 firefighters and their families, Fire Chief John elected officials, and community leaders to Curtis the Change of Command Ceremony that included bagpipes and drums at the Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree.

After being administered the Oath of Office by SMFR Board Chair Jim Albee, new South Metro Fire Chief John Curtis said, “It is with deep humility and an invigorated spirit that I stand before you as the next fire chief of South Metro Fire Rescue.” After thanking the SMFR board of directors, community leaders, “and most important, the families and loved ones who support us all,” he continued, “Your presence tonight is a powerful reminder that this collective is what it takes Margaret Rakowsky, GV Mayor Emeritus Ron to protect and serve our communities.” He Rakowsky, and Freda Miklin Photo by Mike Dell’Orfano acknowledged outgoing Chief Bob Baker, whose service “left an enduring footprint of leadership… humility, vision, and consistency through growth and unification, leaving South The formal ceremony included bagpipes.

Metro strong and better positioned for the future.”

Chief Curtis continued, “This is the organizaDouglas County Undersheriff Dave Parker Mayor Joshua tion I’ve grown Walcher and SMFR Board Chair Jim Rivera and SMFR Chief up with, served Albee Government Affairs alongside, and Officer Mike Dell’Orfano believed in for so many years. Now ing ways to bridge the I have the opporgaps and be resourcetunity to lead one ful. We are one part of of the premier fire an integrated system departments in the of trusted partners… country…It is a Together we will privilege I can’t Outgoing SMFR Fire Chief Bob Baker received a certificate of appreciation continue moving the put into words. Tofrom International Association of Firefighters Local 2086 President Marak fire service forward night signifies…a Dzengelewski and Vice-Presidents Roxy Ligrani and Joe Sims looked on. through adaptability, transition…a innovation, and a recommitment to united commitment what defines our to protecting our purpose and how community…We we show up. This New SMFR Fire Chief John Curtis also stand with our role is not about and his family

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Our shared It’s about all of us vision is public safety and our dedicaand our success detion to the vision pends on mutual trust, of saving lives, coordination, and coprotecting people, hesion.

We’ve seen this service before relationship grow over self. This vision is the years and I want Centennial City Council Members actualized through the police and sheriffs’ Christine Sweetland, Richard Holt, the organization agencies to know that Don Sheehan and Robyn Carnes with in its entirety. It’s we will carry on this Lone Tree City Council Member Alecia fulfilled every Brown (second from right) deep commitment to time someone protect our communicalls 911 and help Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown ties.” arrives. It’s fuland Congressman Jason Crow Aide SMFR over 10 years ago, he recalled, “I to have left a legacy of principled leadAs he left the stage, filled in firehouses, Ben Kelsey pledged my commitment to the men and ership that carries on the tradition... that outgoing Chief Baker board rooms, women who selflessly serve our commuacknowledged his entire support team, would allow me the honor and privilege of classrooms, and support bureaus. Each of singling out for special recognition Deputy nity. I committed to persevere, to always you plays a role and each of you makes a passing command to our next fire chief… strive to earn their trust and respect, and Chief Kristin Eckmann. difference. South Metro Fire Rescue has and here we are. After over 41 years in the to do my best to make sure that everyone Chief Baker went on, “The continuity earned national recognition for innovation fire service and over a decade as your fire goes home. In this regard, I also made a of service, progress, and unity that has and excellence, a reputation built on years of dedication and committed work at every defined this organization for generations is commitment to their families…in the same chief, I stand here with a full heart and a spirit that our men and women care for our deep sense of gratitude and peace…I know a tradition that began long before me and level throughout this organization.” citizens like family… I promised that when that, without a doubt, this department is in will carry on long after tonight.” Looking He added, “We didn’t do this alone.

Public safety as an industry is about findback to when he took on the mantle of I retired from South Metro, I would strive strong and capable hands.”

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effective law enforcement has to be something we prioritize...I’ve been working hard as the head of the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board---How do we recruit people into this profession? How do we train them so that they can take on the challenges of this profession?”

He continued, “One challenge for public safety right now is that many police officers, many firefighters can’t afford to live in the communities in which they work.

If you’re talking to people in SteamFormer Republican state Rep. Cole boat Springs about Wist and Susan Wist

Phil Weiser talks about the type of Colorado governor he will be

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The Cherry Hills Village home of celebrated artist Susan Cooper and her husband Rick Kohn was the setting for a meet-and-greet event on May 7 with state Attorney General and 2026 candidate for Colorado Governor Phil Weiser. The house was packed to the rafters with over 100 people, some already supporting Weiser and others who came to listen and learn.

Greeting the crowd, Cooper said, “I am not political…but when I first saw Phil, I saw a man who was open and paying attention.”

Skip Netzorg, nationally acclaimed lawyer and arbitrator, introduced Wieser, with, “I thought about how you evaluate whether to support someone running for public office…What have they done in the past? What are they doing now? What are their commitments for the future?...Phil Weiser led attorneys general all over the United States in the opioid litigation, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars to Colorado in support of addiction programs…He also fought for the citizens of Colorado so that people would have health care under the Affordable Care Act…In the present, filing 17 lawsuits… including keeping DOGE employees who have no security clearance from getting our most personal financial and medical information, (preventing) the executive branch from taking Congressional appropriations and stopping funding of programs all over the United States, including Colorado.”

Netzorg continued, “Phil Weiser has visited every single county in the State of Colorado…(he believes in) the importance of talking to people and getting other people’s views, even when you don’t agree with them. That’s what he does when he goes around the state. He says that’s how you get a better understanding of what people need.”

Weiser opened his remarks with, “I want to talk about courage, community, and connection.” He described the courage it took for his grandmother to give birth to his mother 80 years ago in the Buchenwald concentration camp just before she was liberated by United States soldiers. “From there,” he said, “We go to me standing here, having worked for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the U.S. Supreme Court to

Phil Weiser addressing the crowd

Dr. Marc Reissner, retired founder of Altura Periodontics, and Jason Altberger, Chief Financial Officer at Sage Hospitality Group

President Barack Obama in the White House and your Attorney General running to be your next governor, all in one generation. That is what America is all about.”

Weiser went on, “It is rare that due process of law is an applause line, but it is now…I think about Marya Washburn, an employee of the U.S. Forest Service, a firefighter who fought in the Alexander fire in Larimer County. She wrote to me after she was fired illegally. We sued and we got her job back.

She said, ‘It’s important that people be courageous and stand up for what is right.

I’m angry, because this agriculture secretary came in and said that she was going to protect the Forest Service, then cut the firefighters by 40% right before fire season.’

Right now, in Colorado, we are facing serious challenges because of these unwise, illegal, and reckless cuts of essential people.”

Later, Weiser pointed to former state Rep. Cole Wist, who was in the room with his wife, Susan. Wist was Assistant Minority Leader for the House Republicans in 2017 and 2018 and viewed as one of the GOP’s rising stars until he signed on as a sponsor of the Colorado Red Flag law, which was also supported by then 18th Judicial District Attorney and now 23rd Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler, along with then Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock, both Republicans

The Villager pointed to the past two years, during which Gov. Polis has passed legislation and programs to increase housing, while many cities fought and continue to fight against these initiatives. We asked AG Weiser, “How are you going to get this housing issue addressed with cooperation from the folks who have to do it at the local level?” He answered by pointing to how he educated people about the red flag law and brought them into the conversation to convince them to use it, explaining, “If your view as governor is, I’m the smartest person in the room. I’m going to pass the program and everyone else is just going to follow it, you’ve missed the memo on how things actually

Lynne Popkowski, Susan Cooper, Phil Weiser, and David Anderson

and strong supporters of the Second Amendment. Wist’s position earned him the wrath of the most right-wing gun advocates in the state, who worked to unseat him. They succeeded. He was replaced by now State Sen. Tom Sullivan, a Democrat whose son was killed in the 2012 Aurora theater shooting. Sullivan is unquestionably the strongest anti-gun legislator in the general assembly.

Weiser explained that Cole Wist took a stand to say, “the idea that someone is a considerable risk to themselves or others is something that should be concerning to us…Cole had the courage to say that we should be doing something about it and the result was the end of his political career.” Later, Wist addressed the group directly, encouraging them to support Weisner because, he said, “We need a person in the governor’s office who understands that bringing people together is the way we solve problems. We need someone who is a person of principle, true to his convictions, and is a fighter.”

Weiser also talked about the importance of community safety and its relationship to other issues in our state, explaining, “Building effective law enforcement is one of the challenges we’ve had.

Too many places around Colorado are not providing the level of public safety we need…Making sure we have

Diana Rouse, Kathy Holland, and Susan Ritter

Photos by Freda Miklin

their law enforcement, they will say, ‘The people who work here live in Craig, an hour away,’ which means if there is an emergency and you need law enforcement there, they are an hour away.

Also, if you want to build a community where people know each other-- community policing-- it’s hard to do with people who live an hour away. The same goes for teachers and nurses. We have to be able to build more housing that people can afford. Over the past 20 years, a whole segment of our housing market has dropped out… In Fort Collins, I heard that the permitting fees to start building, over the last 20 years, have gone from $25,000 to $125,000, so it doesn’t pencil to build $400,000 or $500,000 homes. We’ve got to find more innovative ways to build housing.”

work. If people don’t think you’re listening to them, don’t think you understand them, don’t feel you as a partner with them, they’re going to react (badly), as opposed to, let’s sit down together and agree we have some goals in common—public safety, housing people can afford, managing our water---and let’s talk about how we can achieve our goals. Let’s learn from on another, let’s hold each other accountable, and let’s make sure we’re operating transparently. That’s how I see the path to progress on the range of issues facing our state. It’s not just going to be what the state can do. It’s not just going to be what local governments can do. We’ve got to do it together in a way that we lift each other up.

I’ve shown that leadership as Attorney General. I’ll demonstrate that leadership as governor, as well.”

May 15, 2025 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 11

Nuggets, Avs, Broncos prove owners matter What do Stan and Josh Kroenke, Rob Walton and Greg Penner, and Dick Monfort have in common?

Besides being very wealthy.

With due respect to relatives and minority investors, these hombres share the distinction of being owners of Denver’s major professional sports teams.

How they go about their business, though, is not the same. Nor are their respective levels of success.

Take the Nuggets as Exhibit No. 1.

Led by the best all-around player in the National Basketball Association, the Nuggets won the NBA championship two years ago and are still alive this postseason.

The reason for their playoff run this year is Stan Kroenke’s son Josh and his willingness to rock the boat.

Josh is president of the Nuggets and Avs and vice chairman of Kroenke Sports Entertainment, so identified largely because the National Football League won’t allow his dad, who also owns the Los Angeles Rams, to be identified as owner of the Nuggets and Avs (though in reality he is).

How did Josh distinguish himself as Nuggets “owner”?

Three games before the end of this regular season, he fired highly regarded head coach Mike Malone, who in 2023 guided Denver to its only league title in the team’s then56-year history and was in his 10th season as Nuggets coach.

In doing so, Josh entrusted the franchise’s 2025 playoff performance to an assistant coach with no previous NBA head coaching experience. And roused the players’ attention, in the process.

So far, under interim head

man David Adelman, the Nuggets have vanquished Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games and have given Mark Daigneault and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, winners of 68 of 82 this regular season, all they can handle in Round Two. (Both Lue and Daigneault are veteran, accomplished NBA head coaches.)

The same young man (Josh Kroenke’s 45) rolled the dice in late January in hopes of winning another Stanley Cup with the Avalanche.

Provoking the wrath of angry Avs fans who disagreed with the decision, he courageously approved the trade of popular superstar Mikko Rantanen to Carolina.

Colorado was 28-19-2 at the time of that shocker, then went 21-10-2 afterwards and was considered a serious Stanley Cup contender.

Rantanen was traded again six weeks later, this time to Dallas, and scored a hat trick in the Game Seven rally that ousted Denver in Round One. Nevertheless, the blockbuster may yet prove to be a step worth taking. The Avs, who couldn’t afford Rantanen as a free agent this summer and still field a Cup-contending lineup within salary cap limitations, could win it all next season, in part because of key players acquired in the deal.

The Walton-Penner group, led by Rob Walton, daughter Carrie Walton Penner and her husband, Greg Penner, became the Broncos’ owners in 2022.

They haven’t yet won a Super Bowl, but they’ve already shown the mettle it takes to compete for one.

First, they agreed to pay a high price to acquire Sean Pay-

ton as their new head coach.

Then they cut Russell Wilson—swallowing hard while agreeing to eat up to $78 million in guaranteed money plus carrying a so-called “dead money” salary cap burden of $85 million—to gamble that their chosen coach could find a “quarterback of the future” in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Bo Nix was chosen with the 12th pick and, despite the doubts of many, started every game and led the Broncos into the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons.

It’s now May 2025, and already the buzz is starting to build about the upcoming Broncos season.

That leaves Mr. Monfort, whose reported $700 million fortune still is pocket lint compared to the others’ net worths in the billions.

To the extent that the town is talking about his Rockies, it’s unfortunately all about the team’s dreadful 6-33 start, including four straight losses in which the opposing team scored between 10 and 21 runs.

In response, the Rockies on Sunday fired manager Bud Black and replaced him, in house. Previously, they had taken one step to try right the ship.

They fired the hitting coach.

As the actions of the Mile High City’s other leading pro franchises have demonstrated, success requires more decisive, sometimes-against-the-grain leadership than that. Deep pockets help, too.

The moral: Ownership matters. It sets the tone. ________________ Denny Dressman’s 17th book, a collaboration with Kansas City artist Anthony High titled Black Baseball’s Heyday – Capturing An Era in Art and Words, will be published this summer. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@ comcast.net.

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COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 So. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of: ARYRA ROSE FREYTA SPRINGS, LEONARDO ANTHONY SMITH FREYTA, QIANNI LEON FREYTA AND ATHENA ALEONNA GRACE FREYTA, Children, and concerning, JUSTINE GLORIA FREYTA, APOLLO LEON TRIMBLE, TRAVONTA CRUTCHFIELD, DWAYNE PAYNE, AND JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Sarah Simchowitz, Reg. #44890 Attorney for the Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (720) 800-5788 Case No: 24JV164 Division: 22 SUMMONS TO APPEAR FOR JOHN DOE TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENTS, ALLEGED OR PRESUMED PARENTS: JOHN DOE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a verified petition has been filed in the above-named case in which it is represented to the Court that: the child(ren) named above is/are alleged to be dependent and neglected as defined in the State Children’s Code, C.R.S. 193-102(1) A, B C, and D for the reasons set forth more fully in the Petition, a copy of which is attached to this SUMMONS and incorporated by reference herein. Also included are the following documents: Third Amended Petition, Case Management Order, Court Report, Relative Affidavit, Advisement Forms, ICWA Assessment Form and Application for Court Appointed Counsel.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a failure to appear at the hearing set forth below or otherwise defined in this action may result in a DEFAULT JUDGMENT of adjudication and/or termination of the parent-child relationship being taken against you, and/or a BENCH WARRANT being issued for your arrest.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the People of the State of Colorado may request the Court enter an order finding that you are the legal parent of the above named child(ren), entering an order requiring you to pay reasonable and necessary support pursuant to §19-4-116(6), on a monthly basis on a monthly basis commencing immediately for the support of the child(ren), entering a judgment for child support debt pursuant to §1414-104, C.R.S., medical support, and to grant such further relief as the Court deems proper.

YOU ARE ADVISED, that you have the right to be represented by counsel at every stage of these proceedings. In accordance with C.R.S. §19-4-105.5, you also may have the right to request genetic testing. A request for genetic test shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to the legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order establishing paternity, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Court has set the Petition for hearing on JUNE 2, 2025 at

4:00 PM in Division 22, Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation.

Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22 •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664.

When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by Cisco WebEx Meetings. Failure to appear may result in the issuance of a bench warrant by the Court. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

Date: May 11, 2025 Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (720) 800-5788 Email: SSimchowitz@arapahoegov.com Published in The Villager Published: May 15, 2025 Legal # 11870 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 So. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of: ARYRA ROSE FREYTA SPRINGS, LEONARDO ANTHONY SMITH FREYTA, QIANNI LEON FREYTA AND ATHENA ALEONNA GRACE FREYTA, Children, and concerning, JUSTINE GLORIA FREYTA, APOLLO LEON TRIMBLE, TRAVONTA CRUTCHFIELD, DWAYNE PAYNE, AND JOHN DOE. Respondents.

Sarah Simchowitz, Reg. #44890 Attorney for the Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (720) 800-5788 Case No: 24JV164 Division: 22 SUMMONS TO APPEAR FOR DWAYNE PAYNE TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENTS, ALLEGED OR PRESUMED PARENTS: DWAYNE PAYNE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a verified petition has been filed in the above-named case in which it is represented to the Court that: the child(ren) named above is/are alleged to be dependent

and neglected as defined in the State Children’s Code, C.R.S. 193-102(1) A, B C, and D for the reasons set forth more fully in the Petition, a copy of which is attached to this SUMMONS and incorporated by reference herein. Also included are the following documents: Third Amended Petition, Case Management Order, Court Report, Relative Affidavit, Advisement Forms, ICWA Assessment Form and Application for Court Appointed Counsel.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a failure to appear at the hearing set forth below or otherwise defined in this action may result in a DEFAULT JUDGMENT of adjudication and/or termination of the parent-child relationship being taken against you, and/or a BENCH WARRANT being issued for your arrest.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the People of the State of Colorado may request the Court enter an order finding that you are the legal parent of the above named child(ren), entering an order requiring you to pay reasonable and necessary support pursuant to §19-4-116(6), on a monthly basis on a monthly basis commencing immediately for the support of the child(ren), entering a judgment for child support debt pursuant to §1414-104, C.R.S., medical support, and to grant such further relief as the Court deems proper.

YOU ARE ADVISED, that you have the right to be represented by counsel at every stage of these proceedings. In accordance with C.R.S. §19-4-105.5, you also may have the right to request genetic testing. A request for genetic test shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to the legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order establishing paternity, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Court has set the Petition for hearing on JUNE 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Division 22, Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation.

Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: • https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22 • Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

• Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664.

When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (720) 800-5788 Email: SSimchowitz@arapahoegov.com Published in The Villager Published: May 15, 2025 Legal # 11871 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of: ARYRA ROSE FREYTA SPRINGS, LEONARDO ANTHONY SMITH FREYTA, QIANNI LEON FREYTA AND ATHENA ALEONNA GRACE FREYTA, Children, and concerning, JUSTINE GLORIA FREYTA, APOLLO LEON TRIMBLE, TRAVONTA CRUTCHFIELD, DWAYNE PAYNE, AND JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Sarah Simchowitz, Reg. #44890 Assistant County Attorney Office of the County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Case No: 24JV164 Division: 22 NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING DWAYNE PAYNE AND JOHN DOE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Default Dispositional Hearing regarding DWAYNE PAYNE, AND JOHN DOE is set on June 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected and adopt the prepared treatment plan for you in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation.

Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

Date: May 11, 2025

• https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22 • Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

• Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

• If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664.

When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse

YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by Cisco WebEx Meetings. Failure to appear may result in the issuance of a bench warrant by the Court. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

rado 80112.

Date: May 5, 2025

You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected and adopt the prepared treatment plan for you in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code, or to determine that there is no appropriate treatment plan.

Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO \80012 Phone: (720) 800-5788 Email: SSimchowitz@arapahoegov.com Published in The Villager Published: May 15, 2025 Legal # 11873 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of: BABY GIRL PHYTHIAN, Child, and concerning, SAVANNAH PHYTHIAN AND JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Shannon Nichols, Esq. #50527 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1895 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 24JV109 Division: 22 NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING SAVANNAH PHYTHIAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding SAVANNAH PHYTHIAN is set on June 2, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colo-

The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation.

Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22 •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

•If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664.

When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

Date: May 7, 2025 Shannon Nichols, Esq. Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (303) 636-1895 Email: SNichols@arapahoegov. com Published in The Villager Published: May 15, 2025 Legal # 11874

ADOPTION District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado Court Address: 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Roxann Rene Tademy FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD: Ezekiel Barry Woods A hearing will be held July 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m Case Number: 2025JA33 Division: 12 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION AND MAILING The Court, having considered the Motion and Affidavit of the Petitioner(s), is satisfied that the Petitioner(s) has/have used due diligence to obtain personal service on the Respondent(s) and Father Unknown/John Doe at any address available; and that such efforts have failed or efforts to obtain same would have been to no avail, that the Respondent(s) cannot be found for personal service, and that the address of the Respondent(s) remain(s) unknown. Therefore, the Motion is granted. A hearing will be held July 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in Division 12.

The Court orders that the Petitioner(s) shall complete service by publication in a newspaper published in this county or as otherwise specified by the Court.

Such publication shall be made as

follows: Notice of Hearing shall be served by publication for five consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in Arapahoe County.

Date: April 17, 2025 Judge H. Clay Hurst Published in The Villager First Publication: May 1, 2025 Last Publication: June 5, 2025 Legal # 11869 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. 2025 PR 119 Estate of KENNETH W HORNBECK All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before Sept.

11, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative JENNIE TODD Address 4760 S. DANUBE CIRCLE AURORA, CO 80015 Published in The Villager First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 22, 2025 Legal # 11868

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LEGALS

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED AMENDED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget will be submitted to the GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”) for the year of 2024. A copy of such proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of Club Greenwood, 5801 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed amended budget will be considered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 9:00 A.M., on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT EVANS COURT WATER MAIN REPLCAEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT

The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted at Club Greenwood, 5801 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2024 budget.

Published in The Villager Published: May 15, 2025 Legal # 11876 ___________________________ 00100

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1. . Confidential Proposals for construction of the Evans Court Water Main Replacement Capital Project will be received by the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, 2325 S. Wabash Street, Denver, Colorado 80231, on or before 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at which time the proposals will be opened. A summary of results will be distributed to plan holders shortly thereafter. Any proposal received after the above specified time will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT:

The site of the work is within the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District.

By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation

The work generally consists of: •

Published in The Villager Published: May 15, 2025 Legal # 11875 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS Hi-Lin Water and Sanitation District Arapahoe County, Colorado NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Hi-Lin Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be writein candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby cancelled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected for the following terms of office: Name Length of Term Term Expiration Joseph Rogers 4 Years May, 2029 Jeff Peoples 4 Years May, 2029 Gordon Smith 4 Years May, 2029 /s/ Darcy Beard (Signature of Designated Election Official)

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Installation of a new fire hydrant assembly and related components and accessories as shown on the Drawings.

Installation of associated 6-inch water main, valves, fittings, and connections to existing pipelines as shown on the Drawings.

Reconnection of five customer 3/4-inch size copper service taps.

Relocation of two water meter pits to the side of existing driveways.

Associated repaving and concrete restoration work.

2. The Contract Documents, containing the detailed Drawings and Specifications for the construction work, together with the proposed construction Contract, may be seen at the office of Merrick & Co., 2480 W. 26th Avenue, Unit B225, Denver, Colorado, 80211. PDF copies thereof may be obtained from Merrick & Company at no cost by e-mailing a request to plansrequest@merrick.com.

3. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent, unqualified, of the total Proposal price, will be required with each Proposal. Character and disposition of such bid security are stated in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Included with the Contract Documents is a Bid Bond form to be used by Bidders not submitting a cashier’s check or a certified check.

4. Further information will be found in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Each Bidder will be assumed to be familiar with all Contract Documents, including all Drawings and Specifications.

Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District

Darcy Beard (DEO’s Printed Name)

By Lisa Glenn Manager

Contact Person for the District: Darcy Beard, CPA

Published in The Villager First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Legal # 11865 ___________________________ 00100

Address of the District: PO Box 1975, Parker, CO 80134 Telephone Number of the District: (303) 594-5488 District Email: d.beardcpa@outlook.com

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CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT S. SYRACUSE WAY AND S. VALENTIA ST. METER VAULT REHABILITATION PROJECT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1. Confidential Proposals for construction of the S. Syracuse Way and S. Valentia St. Meter Vault Rehabilitation Capital Project will be received by the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, 2325 S. Wabash Street, Denver, Colorado 80231, on or before 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at which time the proposals will be opened. A summary of results will be distributed to plan holders shortly thereafter. Any proposal received after the above specified time will be returned to the Bidder unopened. ........The site of the work is within the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District.

The work generally consists of: • Selective demolition and removal of existing pipelines, valves, meter, pipe supports, and accessories from within and around an existing 8-inch pipe size master water meter vault and adjacent pressure reducing valve (PRV) manhole.

• Installation of new replacement piping, valves, meter, pipe supports, and accessories within and around the master meter vault and PRV manhole.

• Minor modifications to the existing vault structure, including coring a new retrofit sump in the vault floor, coring and installing two new air vents, enlarging existing core holes if necessary to accommodate link seals for pipe penetrations, and installing a new 36-inch square aluminum access hatch and riser over the existing 36-inch circular opening on the vault lid top slab.

• Removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk and pedestrian ramp impacted by the vault and pipeline improvements. Restoration of disturbed turf landscaping and sprinkler irrigation system.

• The vault and piping affected by the scope of this project can be isolated from the distribution system without impacting service to customers; a temporary water supply or bypass pipeline will not be necessary.

2 The Contract Documents, containing the detailed Drawings and Specifications for the construction work, together with the proposed construction Contract, may be seen at the office of Merrick & Co., 2480 W. 26th Avenue, Unit B225, Denver, Colorado, 80211. PDF copies thereof may be obtained from Merrick & Company at no cost by e-mailing a request to plansrequest@merrick.com.

3. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent, unqualified, of the total Proposal price, will be required with each Proposal. Character and disposition of such bid security are stated in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Included with the Contract Documents is a Bid Bond form to be used by Bidders not submitting a cashier’s check or a certified check.

4. Further information will be found in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Each Bidder will be assumed to be familiar with all Contract Documents, including all Drawings and Specifications.

Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District

By Lisa Glenn, Published in The Villager First Publication: May 8, 2025 Last Publication: May 15, 2025 Legal # 11866

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Opens at 8 am. at Colorado Golf Club, 8000 Preservation Trail, Parker. Info: call 720-5242061 or visit www.bhghcoloado.org AURORA REPUBLICAN FORUM MAY 17, 10 a.m. Roundup discussion of the 2025 Legislative Session with Rep. Chris Richardson, HD 56. Chris is a prior Elbert County Commissioner and one of 19 individuals to review property tax structure. $5 coffee and donuts. Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora.

GRADUATIONS: ST. MARY’S GRADUATION - MAY 17, 10NOON. KENT DENVER GRADUATION - JUNE 2, 9-NOON. SPRING CLEAN-UP MAY 17, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for Cherry Hills Village residents. Held at 2101 W. Quincy Ave., Sheridan. (The Public Works facility in Sheridan). Shredding and electronics recycling. Questions: Cherry Hills Village residents can visit the Citiy’s website a https:// www.cherryhillsvillage.com/197/SpringClean-Up or call 303-783-2744.

ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY CHEF’S LUNCH, OPEN HOUSE & GUIDED TOUR. TUE., MAY 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Located at 13801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora. RSVP by May 18 at 720-684-5913.

CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL DIST. 1 MEETING TUE., MAY 20, 6-8 p.m. YMCA Center of Generations, 6972 S. Vine St., #366, Centennial. Agenda: South Metro Fire Rescue Overview of funding, fire mitigation & emergency preparedness.

SAVE THE DATE - MIZEL INSTITUTE 2025 HONOREES THURSDAY, MAY 22 . Honoring Bonnie & David Mandarich. 2024 honoree was Peyton Manning.

HONOR FALLEN HEROES AND GOLD STAR FAMILIES AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE SAT., MAY 24, 10 a.m. - noon in Lakewood.

The ceremony features a visual display and biographies of fallen heroes, reading of their names, wreath ceremony, musical elements and a remembrance gift for Gold Star families.

Loretta Smith is director of the Tribute for

more than 50 Gold Star families expected to attend. The Tribute is at a new venue this year, The Event Center at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood.

Free parking located on campus at the Event Center only. To remember a hero call Loretta at 303-912-9980. Public invited. No RSVP required for community members.

COLORADO FREEDOM MEMORIAL 12TH ANNUAL COLORADO REMEMBERS CEREMONY MAY 24 for all WW2 Veterans to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. All WWII Veterans will be recognized and honored with a special gift, according to CFM Founder &CEO, Rick Crandall. Reservation: Call 303-248-3990. The Colorado Freedom Memorial is located at Aurora’s Memorial Park at 756 Telluride St. ASPENDALE BERRY SWEET SOCIAL WED., MAY 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the new Aspendale Centennial Welcome Center, 13853 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 400, Centennial. The elevated 60+ Active Living in Centennial is offering a yogurt parfait bar with fresh berries, tasty toppings, and refreshing beverages.

RSVP: 303-9970-9514.

MOBILE CONCERT SERIES FOR GV RESIDENTS EVERY THURSDAY IN JUNE, 6-8 p.m.

Bring a blanket & chairs for live music at a different GV park. Free to attend.

TIME CAPSULE OPENING IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE MON., JUNE 2, at the Council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The capsule was sealed May 31, 1997, with instructions to be opened in 2025 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Greenwood Village.

PLAY DATE AT DOVE VALLEY JUNE 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Arapahoe Public Works event at Dove Valley Regional Park, 7900 S. Potomac St., Centennial. Info: arapahoe.gov/publicworks BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE HOSTS ANNUAL HOPE CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARS MONDAY, JUNE 9. Shotgun start at 10 a.m..

U.S. SENIOR OPEN JUNE 25-29 at The Broadmoor. Ticket info: ussenioropen.com CENTRAL CITY OPERA FESTIVAL JUNE 28-AUG. 3 Seville, The Knock, Once Upon a Mattress, CCO in Concert: Opera’s Greatest hits. Call 303-292-6700 for dates and ticket sales.

TEEN ART SHOW DEADLINE JULY 1 Arapahoe Libraries is calling all artists, ages 12-18 to submit their original art for display at Smoky Hill Library. For details and entry form, visit arapahoelibraries.org/teen-art GREENWOOD VILLAGE DAY SAT., JULY 26 at Village Green Park.

Celebrate 75 years of GV with carnival games, rides, food truck, live music and a fireworks show. For GV residents. Get tickets at the City of Greenwood Village.

119TH ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR JULY 24-27. Details arapahoecountyfair.com LITTLETON’S DEPOT ART GALLERY FIBER ARTISTS COMPETITION Show dates: SEPT 9 TO OCT 11. Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery is posting a competition for all fiber artists in Colorado. Check on CaFE (Callforentry.org) for details and the prospectus. The Depot is located at 2069 West Powers, Littleton. For inquiries, contact fiberart@depotartgallery.org SPOTLIGHT Aurora City Councilmember for Ward VI, Francoise Bergan, was elected to the Fitzsimons Innovation Community Board of Directors.

OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO SOUTH FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years. American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 303-7s5s9-9232 for a free breakfast.

Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.

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DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, 720-313-9741.

WHAT’S NEW? Honorable Stepahanie Piko is leading a landmark partnership to bring a National Women’s Soccer League training facility and temporary stadium to Centennial. The project will include eight professional-grade fields and a 12,000 seat venue for the 2026-2027 seasons, in collaboration with the Cherry Creek School District.

WHAT’S NEW? FIDDLER’S GREEN NOISE COMPLAINT LINE Greenwood Village Police Dept. maintains a dedicated phone to respond to noise complaints related to Fiddler’s Green. To file a complaint, call 303-486-8275.

WHAT’S NEW? EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE NEWS Randy Johnson - Executive Director - has announced that an Apprenticeship Degree is being offered. Info: anna.smith@ emilygriffith.edu or call 720-423-4852.

ANNOUNCEMENT: WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT TO RETURN Returns July 2026 as they celebrate the

250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th Anniversary of Colorado’s Statehood.

ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 720-3777682.

WHAT’S NEW? RENEW YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION Renewal kiosks are fast, easy and issue you tags on the spot? Go to COMVExpress. com to find a location near you.

WHAT’S NEW? DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE LAUNCHES EAST WING PROJECT A $20 million gift from the Sturm Family Foundation will rejuvenate the historic theater, lobby and plaza. Construction begins in April 2025 causing the Infinity Theater to close starting April 8 to late July. The rest of the Museum will remain open. Now open is Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia.

WHAT’S NEW? - ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING EVENTS Upscale dining, engaging events and activities, indoor pool, pet friendly. Call 720-684-5913 to schedule a tour and enjoy lunch on the Village. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.

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